DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ATOMS
AND MOLECULES
Even though atoms are the basic components of
molecules, they differ in many aspects when compared to the molecules. Table
7.5 consolidates the major difference between Âatoms and molecules.
1. An atom is the
smallest particle of an element
2. Atom does not exist
in free state except in a noble gas
3. Except some of noble
gas, other atoms are highly reactive
4. Atom does not have a
chemical bond
1. A molecule is the smallest
particle of an element or compound.
2. Molecule exists in
free a state
3. Molecules are less
reactive
4. Atoms in a molecule
are held by chemical bonds
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